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Fine Art Print : Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 2
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Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 2
Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A femae child wearing what might once have been a pretty pink dress. It is now ragged and filthy Date: circa 1995
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Media ID 19535809
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
Dirt Dirty Filth Filthy Heap Labor Labour Plastic Poor Poverty Recycle Recycling Refuse Rubbish Scavenger Scavenging Stench Stink Stinking Tips Trash Waste Worker Zebaleen
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the captivating Zabbaleen of Mokattam Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us to the bustling rubbish tips of Cairo, Egypt, where children like this young girl, with her once-pretty pink dress now ragged and filthy, are a part of daily life. This rights-managed print offers a poignant glimpse into a unique culture and community, making it an inspiring addition to any wall. Order now and bring the stories of Mokattam into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the daily reality of childhood in the Mokattam community of Cairo, Egypt, where the Zabbaleen, or garbage collectors, have made their living for generations. The image shows two young children, a girl in a once-pink dress now ragged and filthy, and a boy, both intently sifting through the mountains of waste that form their playground and source of livelihood. The scene is one of stark contrasts - the vibrant colors of the children's clothing clash with the drab, gray backdrop of the rubbish heap, and the innocence of their youth is juxtaposed with the harsh realities of their environment. The air is thick with the acrid smell of burning plastic and the stench of decaying waste, while the sun casts an eerie glow over the scene. The Zabbaleen, who have long been the city's unofficial recyclers, sort and process the waste, salvaging valuable materials that can be sold for reuse. Despite the challenges they face, these children and their families have adapted to their circumstances, creating a community that is resilient and resourceful in the face of poverty and hardship.
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